This is my first post here, so I'll let this stand as my introduction. Hiya, everyone!
Real name: Holly

Where do you live? Bloomington, IN

Explanation of your handle: My name is Holly, in Latin, that's "ilex". "Veloc" is a partial root for speed, so velocilex = "Speedy Holly"!

Explanation of your avatar: 'Tis me on the Hilly Hundred last year.

Age (general or specific) 40

Occupation: Art History instructor and grad student, finishing my Ph.D. dissertation.

Favorite bike: My 2005 Kona Dew Deluxe workhorse. But my new Scott Contessa CR1 is working its way up there.

What's in your stable? 2006 Scott Contessa CR1/ 2006 Lemond Etape/ 2005 Kona Dew Deluxe/ 1997 Roadmaster Little 500 SS

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 40.3 mph, last weekend on the road leading down to the causeway of Lake Monroe. I'm still picking the bugs out of my teeth!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? This is my Kona and I outside the 12th century church of St.-Pierre de la Tour in Aulnay, France this summer.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Go on and finish without me. I dont mind.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Riding my fully loaded bike alone over the rolling hills of southwestern France and seeing the bell tower of one of my favorite medieval churches come into view. My heart was just pounding and I couldn't stop thinking, "Guess where I went on my bike ride today?"

Most fun ever had on a bike? I spent seven weeks on a solo tour of southwestern France earlier this year while I was doing research for my dissertation. It was fun, but lonely. I have to say, though, I had a great ride here at home with a couple friends yesterday morning: it was one of those rides where everything was in tune and grooving-- including myself!